Tooling Design Engineer Jobs
Tooling Design Engineer jobs are open across automotive, aerospace, medical device, and industrial manufacturing industries, covering specializations in die design, injection mold tooling, and fixture engineering, from junior to senior and lead levels. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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As a Tooling Design Engineer, your job will be to create concepts and designs for thermoforming and compression tooling utilizing 3D software. This person will work with project managers to layout quoted project scopes and release them to the production floor for manufacturing. They will also be working closely with the end customers to discuss project details, as well as communicating with vendors on component pricing.
The key activities and responsibilities of this position will include but are not limited to the following:
· Must be efficient in 3D design software, experience with NX software is preferred.
· Must be efficient with surfacing and solid modeling.
· Review and oversee the manufacturing of designs.
· Make recommendations to improve production efficiency.
· Develop and implement design strategies.
· Collaborate with other engineers, managers, and creative team.
· Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
· Accurate and precise attention to detail.
· Creative and innovative thinker and planner.
Qualified candidates should possess most of these skills and attributes:
· Proficient Computer Skills, Strong Communication Skills, Accomplished Problem Solver, Self-Motivator, Organized, Personable, Detail Oriented, Mechanically Inclined.
Prior work experience and expertise should include:
· Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
· Minimum of 2 years prior work experience in a design or engineering setting. Automotive related experience is favorable.
· Experience with plastics, tooling, or molds is preferred.
· Experience with thermoforming or compression molding processes is preferred.
Tooling Technology offers an exceptional benefits package consisting of:
· Competitive wages
· Profit sharing plan
· Company paid health care
· 401k retirement plan
· Team atmosphere with a local culture
· Paid vacation and holidays
· Life and disability insurance benefits
Tooling Technology, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Blue Origin10

- American Honda Motor3

- Amcor2

- ALTEN1

- Tesla1

Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tooling design engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent 3D CAD software
- Experience designing injection molds, progressive dies, or precision fixtures
- Knowledge of GD&T standards and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with DFM principles and manufacturing process constraints
- Experience collaborating with tool shops, machinists, and production teams
Tips for Your Tooling Design Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to tooling type
Hiring managers in this field scan for the specific tooling category first, whether that's progressive dies, injection molds, or jigs and fixtures. Lead your resume with the tooling types you've designed, the materials involved, and the production volumes your tools supported.
List your CAD and simulation software
Employers filter applications by software proficiency before reading anything else. Name the exact tools you've used, such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD, along with any mold flow or FEA simulation packages, so your resume clears automated screening without ambiguity.
Quantify tool performance in your portfolio
A portfolio entry that shows cycle time reduction, scrap rate improvement, or cost savings from a redesign carries far more weight than a list of projects. Bring documented before-and-after metrics to every application and interview, even if the numbers are approximate.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tooling design engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for technical drawing walkthroughs
Many interviews include a live review of GD&T drawings or a whiteboard tolerancing exercise. Practice explaining your dimensioning and tolerancing decisions out loud, including why you chose specific fits and how you accounted for manufacturing variation in your designs.
Negotiate relocation for high-volume manufacturing hubs
Tooling roles in heavy-production facilities often offer relocation assistance that isn't advertised in the initial posting. If a role is in a region with strong automotive or aerospace manufacturing activity, ask about relocation support during the offer stage before accepting or declining.
Tooling Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tooling design engineers?
The most active employers for tooling design engineers right now are Blue Origin, American Honda Motor, and Amcor, and the most openings are in Ohio, Washington, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in automotive and medical device manufacturing.
How many tooling design engineer jobs are remote?
About 17% of tooling design engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most tooling work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are tooling documentation, design review, and CAD modeling roles that don't require direct shop floor involvement.
How do you become a tooling design engineer?
Most tooling design engineers start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, then build hands-on experience through internships, entry-level drafting roles, or time working alongside machinists and tool and die makers. Proficiency in CAD software comes next, followed by learning GD&T, mold flow analysis, and design for manufacturability principles through on-the-job work and professional development.
How do you get hired as a tooling design engineer with little experience?
Entry-level candidates with limited experience break into tooling design by emphasizing CAD coursework, capstone projects involving mold or fixture design, and any shop floor exposure, including machine shop labs or internships. Applying to tool and die apprenticeships or junior drafting positions at contract manufacturers is a practical route, since many companies hire and train candidates who show strong spatial reasoning and mechanical aptitude.
What does the tooling design engineer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on software experience and industry background, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past tooling projects, explain your design decisions, and may work through a tolerancing or DFM problem. Final rounds often include a panel with manufacturing or quality engineers and sometimes a take-home design exercise involving a simple fixture or mold component.
Where can I find and apply to tooling design engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to tooling design engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your tooling specialty and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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